Cristiano Ronaldo receives backdated suspension and insignificant fine after abandoning Portugal squad over Jorge Jesus feud
Cristiano Ronaldo has received a 30-day suspension and a €255 fine from the Portuguese Football Federation for abandoning the national team camp. Because the ban is backdated to September, Ronaldo remains eligible to play in upcoming international matches.
Why it matters
The leniency of the punishment relative to Ronaldo's high profile and wealth has sparked discussion regarding the effectiveness of disciplinary measures in professional sports.
Cristiano Ronaldo has avoided missing any international matches despite receiving a 30-day suspension and a financial penalty from the Portugal Football Federation. The forward was punished for abandoning the national team camp midway through the recent international break following a disagreement with head coach Jorge Jesus, but the backdated ban means he remains available.
The Portugal Football Federation (PFF) have handed Ronaldo a 30-day suspension and a €255 fine. The punishment comes after Ronaldo left the Portugal squad during the September international break.
He departed following a frustrating 2-1 victory against Norway, where Jorge Jesus left him on the bench as an unused substitute despite asking him to warm up. With the ban backdated to September 30, Ronaldo is free to play in the upcoming fixtures, making the overall penalty surprisingly lenient for such a high-profile disciplinary breach.
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